NHER 8926 (Building record) - Icehouse, Kimberley Park

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Summary

This 19th century icehouse has a buried dome, and unusually the passage breaks into a deep vault. Inside there are marks of inner and outer doors, although this area is now closed by wide-meshed grill.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TG00SE
Civil Parish WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Icehouse.

July 1972. Listed Grade II.

December 1978. Field Observation.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU).
Listed as 18th century but entrance passage at least seems 19th century. Dome buried; unusually passage breaks into vault, not into side. Marks of inner and outer doors; now closed by wide-meshed grill. Deep chamber.
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU), 7 December 1978. Information from record card (S1).

1994.
Relisting now dates to 19th century.
See (S2).

Excerpt of current Listing Description:
"Icehouse, now disused. Early 19th century. Brick. Brick tunnel-vaulted passage leads into subterranean conical shaft with domed brick roof. Second, blocked, opposing entrance."
Information from (S2).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S2) for the full listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 19 March 2022.

  • <S1> Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1196728.

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Record last edited

Apr 8 2025 10:49AM

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